These three cars are pretty much the top of my list. That is, if any one of them were available here (Guatemala) I would go out and buy it. They […]
Category: Vehicles
Electric vehicles.
Electric Bicycles
If you are looking for a close to zero operating cost vehicle, an electric-assisted bicycle (E-bike) might be just what you need. They can be relatively inexpensive with close to […]
The Vehicles Menu Item
You may have noticed the Vehicles item added to the top menu. It’s a work in progress. As I realized it always will be, I decided to “turn it on”. […]
Does Wireless EV Charging Make Sense?
There are two issues here: Will it work? Does it have a good use case? First, let me explain what it is. If you have a cellular phone that can […]
The Cost of EVs
The word on the street is that electric vehicles cost too much to buy. Is that still true? If you ask Carlos Traveras, CEO of Stellantis, he will say yes. […]
Why Not Hydrogen Cars?
Some, particularly Japanese automakers, are pushing hydrogen as a “better” energy source than electric cars. Is that a good idea? First, we need to talk about the two kinds of […]
EV Charging
Unlike internal combustion cars where your only “refill” option is to go to a fuel station, electric vehicles can also be charged at home. Having a choice is a good […]
Electric Vehicle Service
The standard “sales pitch” for EVs includes lower energy usage costs, more interior space and lower maintenance. Let’s look at the maintenance. The obvious lower costs have to do with […]
What’s a GigaPress?
You may have heard that Tesla uses GigaPresses to form parts of its Models 3 and Y cars. You also might have heard Toyota (who recently disassembled a Tesla for […]